PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that defender Jorge Moreira will return back to Superliga Argentina side River Plate. The Timbers declined to exercise a permanent transfer option included in the loan agreement. The club explored extending the loan as well as acquiring the player for a reduced fee.
“Jorge Moreira has been a fantastic, dynamic player for the Timbers and was a tremendous addition to the club,” said Gavin Wilkinson, general manager and president of soccer for the Timbers. “The intention was to work with River Plate to extend his loan during these uncertain times and while River Plate is not open to this at the moment, it remains our sincere hope to see Jorge back with the Timbers in the future.